PEH 132: Fitness

Distribution
Physical Education Activity
Credits 1 Lab Hours 22
An overall conditioning program with emphasis on developing strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning that lead to the development of a fitness attitude. May be repeated for up to three (3) credits
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Perform aerobic activity for 40 minutes and get heart rate into target zone.
  2. Perform muscle strengthening and toning exercise for 40 minutes.
  3. Perform stretching exercise and improve flexibility.
  4. Explain the physiological importance of a warm and cool down time.
Institutional Outcomes
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills: Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills.
Course Content Outline
  1. Goal setting
  2. Benefits of a fitness program
  3. Aerobic conditioning
  4. Muscular strength and endurance exercises
  5. Circuit training
  6. Stretching
  7. Pre and post testing
Department Guidelines
Reinforces the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE standards)
  1. Participates regularly in physical activity.
  2. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
  3. Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.